AI/ML Engineer
Covenant HRAbout the role
CovenantHR is a modern recruiting and talent solutions firm specializing in Cybersecurity, Cloud, AI, Data, Software Engineering, IT Infrastructure, Healthcare, and other specialized industries.
Recognized as a Top 10 Executive Recruitment Service Provider by HR Tech Outlook and one of the 50 Most Innovative Companies to Watch by CIO Bulletin, we combine experienced recruiters with our proprietary Scout™ AI-powered recruiting platform to deliver contract, direct-hire, and global talent solutions with speed, quality, and transparency.
Job Title: AI/ML Engineer
Location: Fully remote within the United States
Role Type: Contract engagement
Must-Have Skills:
Production AI/ML engineering experience with advanced Python skills and strong machine learning fundamentals
Hands-on experience with Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, embeddings, and vector databases
Experience deploying AI/ML solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP
MLOps/LLMOps experience, including APIs, model evaluation, monitoring, and production deployment
Experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Scikit-learn
Experience with LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar AI application frameworks
Experience with prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and AI application development
REST APIs, microservices, Docker, CI/CD, and Git
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to independently own and deliver technical solutions
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Responsibilities and Job Details:
Design, develop, test, and deploy production-ready AI/ML models and applications
Build Generative AI and LLM-powered solutions, including RAG pipelines, embeddings, vector search, and prompt-based applications
Develop scalable APIs, microservices, backend integrations, and data pipelines supporting model training, evaluation, and inference
Improve model and application accuracy, performance, reliability, and scalability
Implement MLOps/LLMOps practices for deployment, monitoring, versioning, evaluation, and model lifecycle management
Collaborate across engineering, data, product, and business teams to translate requirements into production AI solutions
Research and evaluate emerging AI technologies, frameworks, models, and development approaches
Preferred experience with enterprise-scale production AI deployments and platforms such as Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Vertex AI, OpenAI APIs, or Anthropic Claude
Preferred experience with AI agents, agentic workflows, tool calling, and vector databases such as Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus, or FAISS
Familiarity with AI security, responsible AI, model governance, and data privacy is preferred
Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities without unlawful discrimination.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy production-ready AI/ML models and applications
- Build Generative AI and LLM-powered solutions, including RAG pipelines, embeddings, vector search, and prompt-based applications
- Develop scalable APIs, microservices, backend integrations, and data pipelines supporting model training, evaluation, and inference
- Improve model and application accuracy, performance, reliability, and scalability
- Implement MLOps/LLMOps practices for deployment, monitoring, versioning, evaluation, and model lifecycle management
- Collaborate across engineering, data, product, and business teams to translate requirements into production AI solutions
- Research and evaluate emerging AI technologies, frameworks, models, and development approaches
Qualifications
- Production AI/ML engineering experience with advanced Python skills and strong machine learning fundamentals
- Hands-on experience with Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, embeddings, and vector databases
- Experience deploying AI/ML solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP
- MLOps/LLMOps experience, including APIs, model evaluation, monitoring, and production deployment
- Experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Scikit-learn
- Experience with LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar AI application frameworks
- Experience with prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and AI application development
- REST APIs, microservices, Docker, CI/CD, and Git
Skills mentioned
About Covenant HR
Covenant HR combines over 50 years of expertise in recruiting with cutting-edge technology to deliver an unmatched hiring experience across multiple industries. Guided by our core principles, we provide tailored staffing solutions that empower organizations to thrive. Covenant HR isn’t just a recruitment company—it’s in our DNA to understand the unique hiring challenges organizations face. We pride ourselves on going beyond the surface, leveraging years of hands-on experience and technology to connect you with talent that drives meaningful impact. Scout™ is Covenant HR’s revolutionary recruitment technology designed to solve hiring challenges. By blending human intuition with AI-driven precision, Scout™ delivers candidates who aren’t just qualified—they’re the perfect fit. - Broad Industry Expertise: While rooted in excellence, our solutions are now tailored to healthcare, insurance, enterprise staffing, and other industries that demand high-volume hiring. - Nuanced Matching Beyond Keywords: Scout™ identifies high-fit candidates, considering culture, experience, and real-world skills that go beyond resumes. - Speed with Precision: Delivering scored and vetted candidates in a matter of hours—not weeks. - Innovative Technologies: Scout™ ensures candidates are matched with unparalleled accuracy while improving applicant engagement and reducing recruiter workload. Looking for elite hires? Or ready to join an exceptional team? Covenant HR is here to help. Let us build your dream team—or help you find your dream job—today.